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Porsha Herbert

Pahokee

Summary

Skilled customer service professional prepared for support role. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and adaptability to changing needs. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and consistency. Proficient in troubleshooting, conflict resolution, and delivering exceptional user experiences.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FEMA Tier 1 AGENT

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
10.2024 - Current

-Provided immediate assistance to disaster-affected communities, distributing essential resources such as food, water, and medical supplies.
- Conducted damage assessments and evaluated needs for federal assistance in collaboration with local,state, tribal, and federal agencies.
- Facilitated temporary housing and shelter solutions for displaced individuals.
- Assisted individuals and businesses in applying for disaster assistance programs, including Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA).
- Collaborated with local governments to restore infrastructure and essential services during recovery operations.
- Conducted risk assessments and supported hazard mitigation planning for disaster-prone areas.
- Acted as a liaison between federal, state, and local entities to streamline disaster response efforts.
Key Achievements:
- Successfully coordinated resources for [specific disaster/event], providing aid to thousands of affected individuals.
- Streamlined disaster recovery operations, reducing response times by [specific percentage or timeframe].
- Developed and implemented community training programs that increased disaster preparedness awareness by [specific percentage].
- Improved operational efficiency by introducing enhanced documentation systems, resulting in [specific improvement, e.g., faster application processing].

Customer Experience Professional

Lowes
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Utilized telephone, online chat, and email platforms to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Monitored customer feedback, identifying trends to improve product offerings and the overall customer experience.
  • Addressed customer inquiries, concerns, and complaints by providing solutions and alternatives and followed up to confirm resolution.
  • Responded to high volume of incoming calls utilizing listening and communication skills to identify customer problems, needs, and opportunities.
  • Resolved customers' issues related to online purchases, late product deliveries and billing discrepancies to encourage good customer relationships.
  • Documented customer interactions in internal database to maintain customer service history details.
  • Provided personalized service, anticipating customer needs and offering tailored solutions.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Assisted customers in navigating company website and placing online orders, improving overall user experience.

Taco Bell Cashier

Luihn Four Inc
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Restocked workstation with supplies and communicated out-of-stock items to management.
  • Accurately made change for cash transactions.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
  • Processed credit card payments and gave counter slips to customers for signatures.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.

Merchandiser

Macys
04.2015 - 04.2016
  • Put Clothes Up, Merchandise, and Signing.
  • Arranged items in favorable positions and areas of store to attract customers and optimize sales.
  • Monitored stock to maintain sufficient quantity of featured product.
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
  • Printed labels and tags for for-sale merchandise.
  • Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Education

High school diploma -

Pahokee Middle/High School
05.2010

Skills

  • POS system operation
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Dish preparation
  • Order recording
  • Shipping procedures
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Goal oriented
  • Retail experience
  • Markdowns expertise
  • Marketing knowledge
  • Pricing standards
  • Signage updates
  • POS
  • Customer Support
  • Problem Resolution
  • Verbal Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Microsoft Office expertise
  • Emergency Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Compliance Management
  • TIER 2 PUBLIC TRUST CLEARANCE
  • Typing speed

Certification

  • Homeland Security Threat
    October 2024 to Present
  • Homeland Security SAT
    October 2024 to Present
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security/ Emergency Management
    October 2024 to Present
  • Homeland Security Cyber Awareness Challenge Certificate
    October 2024 to Present
  • Homeland Security OPSEC
    October 2024 to Present
  • Homeland Security Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Information and CUI

Timeline

FEMA Tier 1 AGENT

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
10.2024 - Current

Customer Experience Professional

Lowes
03.2023 - 03.2024

Taco Bell Cashier

Luihn Four Inc
11.2018 - 09.2019

Merchandiser

Macys
04.2015 - 04.2016

High school diploma -

Pahokee Middle/High School
Porsha Herbert